Category: Multicultural
Learn the best practices for appreciating cultural differences, understanding and interacting with others
Chinese Lanterns Lesson plan in English
Description: Create paper Chinese lanterns. Discuss usage of Chinese lanterns in celebrations around the world. Explore meaning and historical significance behind decorative ornaments. Author: Alysia Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary grades 1-5 Historical Art Examples or References: Photos of Chinese lanterns during traditional celebrations would be useful here. …
Destination Key Chain
Project Title: Destination Key Chain Description: Students make a key chain designed after their favorite place or place they would like to go to. Author: Francesca Grade level or Target Age Range: elementary to middle school Historical Art Examples or References: Different locations Vocabulary: Design Materials: Markers or color pencils, …
Penn treaty Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Project!
9/27/17 Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Project! Lesson: We talked about the Mexican holiday Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Every November 1st-2nd families and friends honor and mourn their dead loved ones by celebrating the life they had with happiness and joy. One tradition is to decorate sugar …
Art Passports
Project Title: Art PassportsDescription: Students will use their art passport as a way of self-expression, to brainstorm ideas, and make connections to new cultures and places.Author: Dayna EnsmingerGrade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages 5+ Historical Art Examples or References: Images of different historical landmarks from around the world, world maps, images of …
Make a Japanese Cherry Blossom Branch Using Ink and Tissue Paper
Project Title: Make a Japanese Cherry Blossom Branch Using Ink and Tissue Paper Description: Students will learn about Japan and the cherry blossom branch. They will view images of sumi-e art and its nature-inspired simplistic qualities. They will create a branch using black India ink and tissue paper. Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or …
Koinobori Wind Sock
Project Title: Koinobori Wind Sock Description: Students will learn about the culture of Japan. They will create their own koinobori (carp streamer). Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages 5+ Historical Art Examples or References: Examples of Koinobori, Children’s Day celebration videos, koi fish, Japanese culture Vocabulary: koi fish, warm colors, 3D, …